Melbourne's cheap, fun classes
in anything and everything
It happens on weekday evenings in cafes, bars and other spaces around Melbourne – and also online.
Classes usually have about 20 people to keep it friendly.
Upcoming Melbourne Classes
Let’s Learn to Get Things Done with Christie (Online)
If you’re feeling like your to-do list keeps getting longer, and those around-the-house tasks and work projects are taking over, then this class might just be for you. Join us for a 'Getting Things Done Party', or 'Learn how to GET THINGS DONE' where we’ll turn that “I’ll get to it someday” list into “Done…
- 10th Dec, 2024
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Online
Holiday Gifts: Paper-Glass Jewellery and Accessories with Qing
Make-Your-Own gifts! Who would have thought glass and paper could be made into wonderful pieces of jewellery? ! So simple to create, yet stunning to wear! With the limitless bounds of print media (think books, old maps, sheet music, photographs, origami paper) you can take almost anything flat and make it into your very own…
- 10th Dec, 2024
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Introduction to Silver Clay: Mini Charms with Maria
Create a really unique gift for someone this Festive season! Silver Clay is an interesting material for silver jewellery making. It's a pliable clay with powdered silver through it, meaning the clay can be sculpted into unique shapes and designs. The silver clay is then fired in a kiln and the clay binding component burns…
- 10th Dec, 2024
- 6:15pm - 8:15pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Make Your Own Stamps and Wrapping Paper with Emilie
Add a beautiful, personalized touch to your gift giving this season - come and have fun making your own wrapping paper! Try a festive design or something seasonal, or even just a favourite food or flower that you'll use all year round. In this class, Emilie will teach you how to design and make your own rubber…
- 11th Dec, 2024
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Free Your Creative Writing Voice with Liliane (Online)
Bust the ‘talent myth’, overcome 'writer’s block', and learn three strategies that are guaranteed to produce powerful writing! Whether you've been writing privately for years or haven't written since your school days, this confidence-building course will guide you in accessing your creative voice and learning how to maximise the impact of your written work. Don’t…
- 11th Dec, 2024
- 6:15pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
- Online
Make your own Silver Ring with Qing
**This is a two-part class taking place 6: 15-7: 30pm on Wednesday 11th and 18th December (fee covers both classes)** Come and make your own silver ring! Making something yourself if always so meaningful, and to make a ring - something significant that we likely wear everyday - has even extra charm. This class will introduce…
- 11th Dec, 2024
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Linocut Printing Greeting Cards with Emilie
More than just a floor covering! Did you know that linocut has been used in printing for over a century and this technique was originally for making wallpaper? Printing with linocut is similar to woodcut printmaking but a bit easier to work with (because it has no grain to consider like wood). So let's put…
- 11th Dec, 2024
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Illustrated Ornaments: Botanical Painting with Caro
Settle in to a class of nature appreciation while learning introductory botanical drawing and painting skills. You'll be drawing then painting your botanical pieces onto raw wood, to create nature on nature decorations to be hung on a tree or around your home this holiday period. Whether you're a total beginner or haven't picked up…
- 12th Dec, 2024
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Festive Kokedama Moss Balls with Winter
Kokedama is an ancient Japanese botanical art like bonsai or ikebana art. The word ‘Kokedama’ means ‘moss ball’ in Japanese as they are plants living in freestanding balls of moss-covered soil instead of pots. Kokedama are a beautiful way to bring greenery into your home and are ideal for apartments or flats with minimal space.…
- 12th Dec, 2024
- 6:15pm - 7:45pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Cute Closed Terrariums Gifts with Winter
Closed terrariums are miniature, self-sufficient indoor gardens. They're cute, fun to make, simple to care for, and easy to recreate again at home. AND they make great gifts! If you manage to kill even the most un-killable of cacti but still yearn for some greenery at your office or home, then working with terrariums might be…
- 12th Dec, 2024
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Beginner Botanical Watercolours: Seasons Greetings Cards with Caro
Come and enjoy the wonderful world of watercolour painting and illustrating and create a beautiful, hand-painted greetings card. Whether you're a total beginner or haven't picked up pencils and brushes in a while, watercolour is a most engaging art medium. Fall in love with the brush strokes, creating your own colours, and lose yourself in…
- 12th Dec, 2024
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Fed Square Festive Workshops: Polymer Clay Gingerbread Ornaments with Maddy
Please let us know if you can't attend any longer as we have a hefty wait-list for this event. Not a baker? You can still make your make your own gingerbread house, just using polymer clay! In this workshop you’ll learn how to work with polymer clay and make your own personalised festive ornament. Together…
- 13th Dec, 2024
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Federation Square, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Handmade Gifts: Living Terrarium Baubles with Winter
Terrariums are are really interesting way of growing indoor plants. And they're actually easy to create and care for! Succulents and cacti plants are much happier in open terrariums, rather than enclosed environments. In this class, we will learn how to make our own mini open terrariums from scratch using decorative glass baubles! These…
- 16th Dec, 2024
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Acrylic Gouache: Bold and Colourful Gift Cards with Emilie
Create some celebratory cards using acrylic gouache! In this fun, hands on class Emilie will teach you easy techniques to create colourful, geometric paintings with acrylic gouache. This workshop is great chance to try out the unique applications of acrylic gauche paint or anyone who wants to add a add of personality and colour to their…
- 16th Dec, 2024
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Needle Felted Gifts: Special Edition Cottages (Gingerbread Houses!) with Heather
What’s it all about? Needle felting is the process of turning loose wool into a solid felt using a barbed needle - it’s a very easy craft that doesn’t require extensive equipment. And the final result is really cute, tactile objects - for fun or function - in vibrant colours. You'll be taught…
- 17th Dec, 2024
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Origami Gift Wrapping with Qing
Brown paper packages tied up with string. . . This might suit Judy Garland, but the joys of gift giving can extend to their wrapping and decoration, too. Whether you're a gift wrapping pro, or tape and ribbon tie you in knots, there are useful tips and tricks for everyone in Qing's origami gift-wrapping…
- 17th Dec, 2024
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- L3 Room 14-15, 37 Swanston St, (Nicholson Building) Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Polymer Clay Gingerbread Ornaments with Maddy
Not a baker? You can still make your make your own gingerbread house, just using polymer clay! In this workshop you’ll learn how to work with polymer clay and make your own personalised festive ornament. Together we will learn how to mould and cut the clay, add fun details and pipe fake snow for that…
- 18th Dec, 2024
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Fed Square Festive Workshops: Polymer Clay Festive Jewellery and Accessories with Fran
Please let us know if you can't attend any longer as we have a hefty wait-list for this event. Come and create your own festive accessories with polymer - a fun and easy-to-use material! Choose your desired colours and utilise different cutting, moulding and shaping techniques, foils, and embossing options to turn your polymer clay into cheery…
- 20th Dec, 2024
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Federation Square, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Dry Felting 101: Cute Fruit with Heather
What’s it all about? Needle felting is the simple process of turning loose wool into a solid felt using a barbed needle. It’s a very easy craft which doesn’t require extensive equipment. You can make toys, ornaments and decorations - a very fun and creative hobby! In this beginner class we'll be learning to dry…
- 13th Jan, 2025
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14-15, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Learning the Labyrinth: Art Meditation with Tash
The labyrinth. No, not David Bowie. But the beautiful, turning paths (or elaborate and deceptive designs) from the Ancient Greek. While labyrinths differ from mazes, in that there is only one path, their continually changing directions can be disorienting. And rather than this being an uncomfortable disorientation, it's a lovely chance to slow, lose the…
- 13th Jan, 2025
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Eco Bath Bombs with Maddy
Choosing some down time is always a good idea. And with some beautiful bath bombs sitting in your bathroom, hopefully you'll be more encouraged to fill the tub, relax, and have a rewarding fizzy soak. In this fun, hands-on workshop come and learn how to make your own colourful bath bombs with simple and safe…
- 13th Jan, 2025
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14, 37 Swanston St (Nicholson Building), Melbourne, 3000 VIC
An Intro to Pottery with Maddy
Come and explore the world of pottery and clay modelling! Maddy will guide you through an introduction to pottery, supporting you to make your own piece of pottery art from air-dry clay. You might like to make an engraved plate, a little pinch pot or both! At the end of the workshop you will walk…
- 14th Jan, 2025
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Easy Peasy Macrame Pot Plant Hanger with Maria
Macrame is an ancient art used in Arab countries to weave fabrics, create decorations and so much more. With a few simple knots you can create stunning (and very useful) designs. Come and learn the macrame basics while we make a hanging basket for your pot plants! Beyond the attractive and structural knots, you can add further…
- 14th Jan, 2025
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Sculpting the Human Body with Maddy
Come and explore clay sculpting! In this class we'll learn the basics of creating a small torso of the human figure. The human figure is all about curves! Whether you're sculpting a human shape that is full figured or slight, the key to sculpting the body is in its curves. At the end of the…
- 14th Jan, 2025
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Intro to Acrylic Pour Art with Maria
Who hasn't seen a video of paint pouring? It's soothing, it's colourful and it's definitely fun! Join us and learn how to make your own pour art which is a little more involved than you may have thought but the results are pretty spectacular. Then, we'll get started designing our own and we'll all go home…
- 14th Jan, 2025
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Punch Needle Embroidery with Natalia
Punch needle embroidery just got cool! And we understand why. . . They look so pretty and vibrant, they're colourful and tactile, and the process is extreeeeemely cathartic. Join us for a fun workshop and learn all the basics to create your own punch needle embroidery from scratch. As well as class time, you will…
- 15th Jan, 2025
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- level 3 rooms 14-15 Nicholas Building 37 Swanston street Melbourne
Printmaking for Beginners: Milk Carton Printing with Emilie
If you visit galleries in Australia and around the world, you will often see prints made by artists using engraved copper or zinc plates. You can do this at home but with an easy hack – using tetramilk cartons or juice boxes! In this workshop you will learn how to design an image for…
- 15th Jan, 2025
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Ex Libris Stamp Making with Emilie
Have you ever enthusiastically loaned a favourite book to a friend, housemate, family member and it never came back? You need an ex-libris! Ex-libris are stamps that are used to mark books from a collection, usually used by libraries. In this class, Emilie will teach you how to design and make your very own custom…
- 15th Jan, 2025
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Wirewrap Gemstone Trees with Brittany
Learn the art of wire wrapping by making your own cute gemstone tree. It is fun and simple to do - you just need a little patience! This class is beginner friendly and all materials are provided. Unique tools can be made available to support different levels of fine motor skills - please let us know…
- 16th Jan, 2025
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Beginner Bushwalking for Every Body with Clare
Do you have plans of getting out of town and taking a trek these holiday? Bush walking is for everyone and every body! Whether you're hoping to skip town for your first walking trip or planning something longer, escaping the city for a dose of nature is high on many wish lists. But sometimes it's intimidating…
- 16th Jan, 2025
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Important (and fun!) Knot Tying for Beginners with Clare
Not sure about the difference between an overhand loop and a bow line? A cats paw and a cow hitch? Or even just a reef knot or a granny knot? Knowing how to tie a good knot is an important life skill, whether you need to secure a load to the back of your ute,…
- 16th Jan, 2025
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Make Your Own Beeswax Wrap with Sarah
Making beeswax food wraps is a hands-on process where you create reusable, eco-friendly alternatives to plastic wrap by infusing natural fabric (usually cotton) with a mixture of beeswax and jojoba oil. These wraps are perfect for wrapping food, covering bowls, or preserving produce, offering an environmentally friendly solution to reduce plastic waste. In our journey…
- 20th Jan, 2025
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14-15, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Bold Beginner Linocut Printing with Emilie
More than just a floor covering! Did you know that linocut has been used in printing for over a century and this technique was originally for making wallpaper? Printing with linocut is similar to woodcut printmaking but a bit easier to work with (because it has no grain to consider like wood). In this…
- 20th Jan, 2025
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- level 3 rooms 14-15 Nicholas Building 37 Swanston street Melbourne
Keep Cool and Bellydance with Alia
Belly dancing doesn't require a bare belly! So put that idea to the side! This Summer class will be a slower, gentler Bellydance session with our wonderful teacher Alia, utilising flowing scarves to better visualise our movements. Belly dancing is a wonderful form of movement and dance that focuses on isometric exercises, where one muscle…
- 21st Jan, 2025
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Create your own Scrap Yarn Rug with Maria
Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose: Come along and learn how to make your own beautiful rug from upcycled fabric and a series of Amish or toothbrush knots – keeping textile waste out of landfill while learning new skills and starting a project for your home! Your wonderful teacher Maria will have lots of pretty fabrics to choose from…
- 21st Jan, 2025
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
A Fun Intro to Ancient Egypt with Jade
Did you know the period we think of as Ancient Egypt actually lasted close to 3, 000 years! ? Which can make it a daunting history to study. This crash course will give you an interesting foundation on the ancient civilisation of Egypt and its society, covering some of the well known names you may…
- 22nd Jan, 2025
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
DIY Screen Print a Tote Bag with Maddy
This introduction to screen printing is a hands-on workshop where we will get our hands dirty making original, fun tote bags - perfect to take to the market! This class will cover techniques needed to start you on your way to screen printing success and how to bring your ideas to life with easy techniques.…
- 23rd Jan, 2025
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Sew Your Own Vintage Tea Towel Summer Bag with Robyn
What’s it all about? Linen is a wonderful material, all the better when it's soft from wear. And even better better when it has a fun, vintage design! Do you have a draw full of these at home? Or some special ones you haven't wanted to use? Well you wouldn't be alone. Laneway has plenty!…
- 23rd Jan, 2025
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- L3, Room 14-15, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Shibori: Japanese Tie Dye Tote Bags with Robyn
What’s it all about? Shibori is a traditional Japanese style of decorative dyeing - a bit like tie dye but also a bit more intentional. In this class we'll be combining shibori dyeing with sashiko embroidery to create lovely stitches and patterns. Come along and combine art and textiles and you stitch your own patterns…
- 23rd Jan, 2025
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- L3, Room 14-15, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Bollywood Dancing for Beginners with Joshinder
Bollywood movies are full of colour, costume, action, romance, music and dance! It's a thoroughly feel-good genre! And while the music of Bollywood combines some traditional Indian styles, it is a melting pot of music from around the world - salsa, bellydance, jazz, hip hop. Come along and step into Bollywood dancing in this fun…
- 29th Jan, 2025
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Leathercraft Basics: Leather Accessories with Gosia
Discover the art of Leathercraft and make some fun, handmade accessories! From earrings and brooches to cuffs and key rings. In this workshop, you’ll learn basic leatherworking techniques for 2D and 3D designs while creating your own unique and sustainable leather jewellery and accessories. There are lots of colours and finishes to choose from. You'll…
- 30th Jan, 2025
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Leathercraft Basics: Make a Leather Purse with Gosia
Discover the art of Leathercraft! In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of leatherworking while creating your own unique and sustainable leather pouch. Using 100% repurposed leather, you'll be guided through all aspects of this project, from creating the initial pattern, to stitching and embellishing, to create your own one-of-a-kind leather pouch that reflects your…
- 30th Jan, 2025
- 7:45pm - 9:00pm (AEDT)
- Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Life Line Cords: An Intro To Japanese Kumihimo Braiding with Vivian
Wherever the artist Vivian Qiu travels - sitting on the train, watching over a lake - she braids in the sound, smell and the essence of that place. In this way the Kumihimo Life Line Cord captures life's moments, stories and body sensation. Join her and learn the technique of Japanese Kumihimo braiding. It’s a…
- 10th Feb, 2025
- 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
- L3 R14, 37 Swanston St (Nicholson Building) Melbourne, 3000 VIC
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